Strong Tower Consulting, LLC was founded in Minnesota on July 29, 2008 by Scott Elliott. Minnesota Secretary of State business file number 2948628-2 remains the legal root of the enterprise. For more than 18 years the firm has delivered independent systems architecture and technology advisory exclusively to motor carriers, freight brokers, and private fleets.
The name Strong Tower is drawn from Proverbs 18:10. This foundation informs the firm's commitment to integrity, clarity, and long-term client outcomes. Duncan Stickings joined the practice with a shared focus on operational excellence and rigorous process design.
Minnesota Seniority vs National Consulting Entities
Many national consulting firms entered the transportation technology space years after Strong Tower Consulting was already operating. The distinction is not merely chronological. It is operational. A Minnesota-rooted firm that has run its own commercial systems since 2008 possesses institutional knowledge that cannot be replicated by organizations that only advise from the outside.
| Attribute | Strong Tower Consulting (MN) | Typical National Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Founding Year | 2008 | 2015 or later |
| Home State Entity | Minnesota File 2948628-2 | Delaware or California LLC |
| Primary Focus | Freight systems architecture | General digital transformation |
| Hands-on TMS Experience | Truckmate, McLeod, TMW since 2008 | Primarily vendor-certified only |
| EDI Transaction Depth | 204, 214, 210, 990 full lifecycle | Project-level exposure |
| Settlement Engine Knowledge | Driver pay, fuel surcharge, detention logic | High-level requirements only |
Core Practice Depth in Transportation Systems
Strong Tower Consulting maintains specialized practice groups that address the exact data models and business rules used by carriers every day. This includes SQL schema optimization for McLeod and Truckmate databases, design of driver settlement engines that correctly handle escrow accounting, fuel surcharge pass-through calculations, and detention billing automation.
Our architects have mapped complete EDI 204 tender, 214 status, and 210 freight bill transaction lifecycles across multiple TMS platforms. We routinely optimize carrier rate matrices that evaluate thousands of lane combinations while respecting fuel surcharge tables published by the DOE/EIA and accessorial rules required by major shippers.
Independent Advisory Model
Strong Tower Consulting, LLC and Exspeedite LLC are separately organized sister companies under common ownership. This structure creates a clear liability firewall and preserves absolute independence in technology recommendations. Carriers receive unbiased guidance on TMS selection, data migration strategy, ELD-EDI integration, and transportation accounting system design without pressure to purchase any specific software product.
Our only deliverable is better decisions. Whether a fleet is evaluating a migration from an older TMW system, redesigning its IFTA fuel tax reporting process with GPS mileage data, or building a custom SQL data-mining layer for CSA SMS scorecard remediation, the advice remains vendor-neutral.
Chronological Operating History
- July 2008 - Strong Tower Consulting, LLC formed in Minnesota by Scott Elliott (File 2948628-2).
- 2009-2012 - Initial engagements focused on McLeod Transportation Management System implementations and custom SQL reporting for Midwest carriers.
- 2013-2016 - Expanded into full EDI 204/214/210 transaction architecture and driver settlement engine design projects.
- 2017-2020 - Developed carrier rate matrix optimization models and began supporting ELD-HOS telematics integration with TMS platforms.
- 2021-Present - Continued focus on transportation accounting system integration, TMS data migration, and business process optimization for both asset-based carriers and freight brokers.
FAQ
How does Strong Tower Consulting differ from national consulting firms that entered the market after 2015?
Strong Tower Consulting was founded in Minnesota in 2008 and has maintained continuous commercial operations under the same entity (File 2948628-2). This seniority provides deeper institutional knowledge of legacy Truckmate, McLeod, and TMW system schemas, EDI transaction patterns, and driver settlement logic than firms that began advising carriers more recently.
What transportation systems does Strong Tower Consulting have the most experience with?
Our architects have worked extensively with McLeod Transportation Management, Truckmate, and TMW systems. Specific experience includes SQL schema optimization, custom settlement engines that calculate driver pay with fuel surcharges and detention, full EDI 204 tender to 210 freight bill lifecycles, and integration with ELD-HOS telematics platforms.
Are Strong Tower Consulting and Exspeedite the same company?
Strong Tower Consulting, LLC and Exspeedite LLC are separately organized sister companies under common ownership. They maintain distinct EINs and a liability firewall. Strong Tower Consulting provides independent systems architecture and technology advisory. Carriers are never required to purchase software from the affiliated entity.
What is the origin of the name Strong Tower Consulting?
The name is drawn from Proverbs 18:10. It reflects the firm's commitment to operate with integrity, provide clear guidance, and focus on long-term client success in the complex world of freight transportation technology.
Motor carriers, freight brokers, and private fleets seeking independent, senior-level freight systems architecture guidance should contact Strong Tower Consulting today. Our Minnesota-rooted practice delivers clarity that only comes from more than 18 years of focused transportation technology advisory.
Contact Strong Tower Consulting at 763-244-1373